Egypt and Djibouti Sign Strategic Agreements on Ports, Logistics and Renewable Energy

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Egypt and Djibouti formalized a set of strategic cooperation agreements this week aimed at deepening economic ties, expanding port infrastructure and promoting renewable energy projects, officials from both countries said. The accords signal Cairo’s growing engagement in the Horn of Africa’s trade and logistics network.

During an official visit by Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir to the headquarters of the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority, the two nations signed three major agreements focused on maritime transport, logistics hubs and green energy. Egyptian companies specializing in infrastructure and port development accompanied the delegation.

One agreement establishes a multi-purpose container terminal near the strategic Doraleh Container Terminal, a critical maritime gateway on the Gulf of Aden. An Egyptian consortium, led by the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport and partnered with Djibouti’s Great Horn Investment Holding, will take the lead on the project, which is expected to bolster bilateral trade and support international shipping routes.

A second deal sets the stage for a regional logistics hub in Djibouti’s free trade zone. The venture, involving El Sewedy Electric and its logistics arm, will support storage, distribution and value-added services for goods moving across East Africa and the Red Sea corridor.

The third pact targets renewable energy, envisioning a solar power installation at the Doraleh port complex that could supply clean, cost-stable electricity for port operations and heavy equipment, reducing dependence on imported fuel and strengthening resilience against global price fluctuations.

The agreements build on a series of diplomatic and economic engagements between Cairo and Djibouti over the past year, including the opening of an Egyptian bank branch in Djibouti and joint business council initiatives. Egyptian officials portrayed the partnerships as part of a broader vision of regional integration, infrastructure development and sustainable growth.

Analysts said the moves reflect Egypt’s expanding role in East Africa’s economic landscape, as nations in the region vie to attract investment and strengthen logistics networks critical to trade across Africa, the Middle East and beyond.